High Schools

A five-year plan to renovate Broward County schools received criticism Tuesday, especially from supporters of Stranahan High, one of the oldest and most decrepit schools. The $2.6 billion districtwide plan is up from $1.4 billion from last year, largely due to the approval of an $800 million bond referendum by voters in November to fix decaying schools, as well as improve technology, safety, athletics and the arts. But parents, students, teachers and supporters of Stranahan High in Fort Lauderdale packed the meeting to voice concerns about decaying conditions. The school's roof is collapsing; its walkways are rotting. There are no sprinklers or heat; athletic facilities are...

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TOLLAND — Tolland High became the first high school in New England Wednesday to have a WeatherSTEM Station installed on its campus."We are hoping to use this as we develop our science curriculum," said Carolyn Tyl, Tolland Public Schools...

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